They report that LIverpool are becoming frustrated with their pursuit of Gotze, and have now turned their attention to Lille star Sofiane Boufal instead.

Boufal, 22, hit 12 goals for Lille this past season, and the Moroccan international has earned rave reviews for his performances since signing from Angers in January 2015.

Now, it's claimed that Boufal is on Liverpool's radar for a big summer move to Anfield, and the Reds are apparently willing to offer around €20m (£15.65m) to land him.

A skillful dribbler with pace to get away from defenders, Boufal is comfortable out wide and as a central playmaker, offering a little more speed than Gotze does, but predominantly playing in and around the edge of the area - and a possible move for him may again spark rumours of a possible exit for the aforementioned Coutinho.

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